handmade

adjective

hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
Synonyms of handmadenext
: made by hand or by a hand process

Examples of handmade in a Sentence

received a handmade sweater at the baby shower
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It is literally stuffed with gift items, focusing on handmade items and art created by women. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025 These silk velvet slippers have been handmade in Veneto for centuries, crafted with recycled bicycle tires and traditionally worn by gondoliers. Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025 Just round the bend, one of Savile Row’s youngest tailoring houses, HAX, is redefining the experience of getting a handmade suit — particularly for women. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 The shop specializes in handmade ornaments and Christmas decorations imported from Germany. Monique John, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handmade

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handmade was in 1809

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“Handmade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handmade. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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handmade

adjective
hand·​made ˈhan(d)-ˈmād How to pronounce handmade (audio)
: made by hand or with hand tools

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